# Episode 308: COACHES CORNER: Raise Your Floor, Not Just Your Goals w/ Steve Mellor

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Podcast: [GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growthready-podcast-with-steve-mellor-448569)
Published: 2026-02-25T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.growthreadypodcast.com/
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Duration seconds: 834

## Resource

Most high performers chase ceilings: bigger goals, more revenue, bigger stages. Steve argues that what actually determines whether you feel steady in the moments that matter is your floor, your daily standards, mindset, and behaviors when no one is watching. He breaks down how “growth resistance” shows up subtly (protecting identity, reputation, competence), and why the path forward isn’t hype or intensity… it’s alignment. Key takeaways: Goals as “ceilings” vs. standards as your “floor”Why pr...

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